Kui Lit Chan, 93, of Worcester died Friday, February 27th at home surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 59 years, Kuen Sau Sze died in 2013. He leaves a son, Jacky Chan and his wife, Wah- Ah Sy of Worcester; five daughters, Lai Ah Chen and her husband, Tian Shui Chen, Lai Pik Chan and her husband, Ching Chu Chan, Yeung Chang and her husband, Sonny Chang all of Worcester, Maggie Chan-Yu and her husband, Steve Meng-Han Yu of Newton, and Mun Wong and her husband, Kin Wong of Grafton; daughter in law, Ling Chan; sixteen grandchildren, LiHua Chen, Andy Chan and his wife, Vietmy Nguyen, Anna Chan and her husband, Peter Tran, Tiffany Chan, Brian Chan, Qing Tao Chen and his wife, Gui Hua Yang, Ting Chen and her husband, Loth Pany, Jin Zuan Chen and his wife, Yu Fang Wu, Yung Chan and her husband Eric Tseng, Chi Chan and his wife, Melissa Chan, Alexander Chang and his wife, Tammy Chang, Aimee Chang, Marianne Yu, Casey Wong, Nik Wong and Linkin Wong and seventeen great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Yuen Chan and his grandson, Anthony Chan.
Kui was born in Fujian, China and immigrated to the United States in 1979 in search of opportunity and a brighter future for his family. Through determination and perseverance, he built a life defined by hard work, kindness, and devotion to those he loved.
For many years, Kui worked in a shoe and belt factory, where he helped manufacture shoes with pride and dedication. He was known as a dependable and diligent worker who approached every task with care and responsibility. His strong work ethic was a reflection of his character – steady, humble and committed.
Outside of work, Kui found joy in life’s simple and meaningful pleasures. He enjoyed exercising, especially long walks that kept him active and gave him time to reflect. He had a deep love for gardening, patiently tending to his plants and taking pride in watching them grow. Cooking was another passion; he expressed his love through the meals he prepared and the care he put into feeding his family.
Above all, Kui treasured his family. Nothing brought his greater happiness than spending time with his grandchildren. He especially cherished picking them up from school or the bus stop, small daily rituals that meant the world to him. His presence was steady and reassuring, and his love for them was constant and unconditional.
Kui will be remembered as a hard worker, a kind and friendly man who loved to socialize, and someone who brought warmth to those around him. His legacy lives on in the values he embodied-dedication, generosity, and deep love for family.
Calling hours are Friday, March 6th from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. His funeral service will be on Saturday, March 7th beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery, 119 Webster Street.